Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 18 Mentoring Others May 5, 2026 - I feel, in a way, that I grew up with Robert Redford. From "Jeremiah Johnson" to "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid" to "The Sting," his movies seemed to be everywhere. And I loved them all. Yet for all his Hollywood fame, when he died at the age of 89 last fall, perhaps what Redford is remembered for the most is his mentoring of Indie filmmakers and students. To mentor someone is to provide guidance and encouragement;...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 17 Share Your Hope April 28, 2026 - So until next time, always keep your eye on the One that loves you most. Ciao! Janine Click on the button below to a receive a free sample of my second book, "Stones to Shine in Darkness: Seeking the Light of Christ in Our Lives." Free Sample of "Stones to Shine in Darkness" Ready to order "He Marked the Path," "Stones to Shine in Darkness," or my new book, "Embracing God's Timing"? Click on the Amazon link below....
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 16 Be of Good Cheer April 21, 2026 - As a church leader once said concerning the admonition to be of good cheer, "we may be more guilty of breaking that commandment than almost any other!" While there is no need to an eternal optimist to a fault, it does our heart and soul good (as well as the hearts and souls of those around us) when we can find the good even in difficult situations. Here are a few tips on how to tap into the cheer that is within you,...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 15 Open Your Ears April 14, 2026 - It's commonly known that bartenders are good listeners, someone with whom you can share your troubles while drowning your sorrows at the same time. As a non-drinker, I have never had that experience. But I have found a profession where listening is an equally important aspect of the job - hairstylists. There you are sitting entrusting your head (and hair) to someone with sharp objects, and often sharing your life with...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 14 Chalk It Up April 7, 2026 - The memory of chalkboards in early classrooms can evoke a variety of emotion: from cleaning erasers by clapping them together (hoping you didn't inhale too much dust!) to memories of fingernails scrapping across the surface - something that still causes the hair on the back of my neck to stand up! Some memories just don't fade! So let's leave behind that cringe-worthy phrase and turn to another one: "Chalk it up to...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 13 Sharing Literacy March 31, 2026 - Did you know that March 31st has some pretty crazy celebrations? It's "Dance Marathon Day" (the date Alma Cummings, a New York City dance instructor, began her world-record-setting 27-hour dance marathon in 1923)," "National Bunsen Burner Day" (to honor the birthday of its inventor, German chemist Robert Wilhelm Eberhard Von Bunsen), and "World Backup Awareness Day" (because no one wants to lose all their data!) But...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 12 Behind the Scenes (BTS) March 24, 2026 - Since I pushed some of you last week, I'll try to make up for it with this newsletter. For all of those of you who are not, and doubt you will ever be, comfortable with being on stage in front of people, this is the newsletter for you. Not that I'm letting you off the hook! Far from it. But for every person on the stage, there are many more behind the scenes making things happen. If you're wondering how you can...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 11 Put Yourself Out There March 17, 2026 - Did the title of this newsletter bring on anxiety for anyone? I apologize if that happened. As one who loves being on the stage in a play, presenting at a conference, or speaking in church, I'm all about putting myself out there. But if that's not you, please don't stop reading. I hope I can share a few principles that will bring down the blood pressure of the most introvert of introverts. While putting yourself...
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Iron Rod Press Newsletter Vol. 2, No. 10 Welcome to Create Goodness March 10, 2026 - My how time flies! Here we are in March, moving forward through the first quarter of the year. How have things been for you so far? Do you feel like you have accomplished what you wanted to do, made progress on some projects, or connected with important people in your life? Don't worry if things have gone the way you planned. Life happens. Just keep taking one step after the other and all will be well. For...
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